Message from Editor -PS Mohammed Saleem

I would like to start by apologising if any offence was caused by the front page of the last edition of Manchat, which showed ACC Gary Shewan at the Pride festival.  Some people found the picture a little offensive.  Can I assure those people that this was not what my intention was, the picture was meant to be one showing Mr shewan waving to the crowd and nothing else.

By the time this edition comes out we would be in the New Year, I hope you all had time to spend with your families during the festive period and for those who celebrate it, I hope Santa bought you what you wanted.

Police Firearms Association

 

The PFOA has been created to support all those involved in firearms operations, and their families. It is managed by serving and retired police officers with many years experience in this field. It offers a unique package of support for officers and their families, which is supported by ACPO Firearms, The Police Federation of England & Wales, College of Policing and The Superintendents Association.  

Slater & Gordon represents police officers following a tragic explosion in a firework factory

The law requires all employers to protect the health and safety of their employees at work.  Those working in the emergency services are consequently in an unusual position.  Whilst employers are required to take all reasonable precautions to prevent their employees from being injured, members of the emergency services are required to deal with hazards and face up to dangerous situations.  A fire fighter will be ordered into a burning building; a Police officer to confront a rioting mob.  The nature and extent of the duty of care owed to members of the emergency services does therefore give rise to some tricky legal issues. 

These issues were central to a recent High Court trial* when Slater & Gordon acted on behalf of several police officers and fire fighters injured when attending an emergency situation during the course of their duties. 

PCC Article from Januarys Manchat

I try my best to meet as many police officers and staff, of all ranks, as often as possible. I want to know how people on the frontline feel and I want officers and staff to have the confidence that they can raise any issue with me. 

With that in mind, I’m happy to answer these kinds of questions in Manchat, but I would rather have the conversation directly with you. I understand why people ask questions anonymously in a public forum like this, but I also want you to be able to raise issues with me privately. 

To that end, I have created a new email address where you can contact me in confidence.

You can get in touch at confidential.feedback@gmpcc.org.uk

Use this address to raise any issue or problem, to give me feedback or ideas about how we can build safer communities in Greater Manchester. I’ll stress again, that anything I receive through this email address will be treated confidentially.

I look forward to hearing from you.